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Trump suspends tariffs on small packages from China

The order ending duty-free shipment of packages from China worth less than $800 had caused chaos. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qEaeZHu

New allegations Diddy sexually assaulted minor in nightclub

Combs has consistently denied the allegations against him in civil lawsuits, labelling them "sickening". from BBC News https://ift.tt/4ALNDTK

Mandatory jail for Nazi salutes under new Australia laws

The new laws come amid a wave of high profile antisemitic attacks which have become a heated topic of debate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KdskwYf

Man launches fight against fine for loudspeaker call at French station

The outraged passenger hires a lawyer to dispute the fine over a public phone call in Nantes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pK3m6c5

Silicon Valley’s The Hundred dream: Stake at Lord’s today, maybe owning Virat Kohli tomorrow

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Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini appointed as the new Aga Khan

The late Aga Khan's son has been named as his successor after the spiritual leader's will was unsealed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vHoC1GM

Ranji Trophy: Haryana-Mumbai quarterfinal moved from Lahli to Kolkata at the last minute

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Hardik Pandya: Playing big role in T20 World Cup win just surreal

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World Cancer Day: Chess legend Susan Polgar reveals cancer diagnosis, says ‘surgery was successful’

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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni lawyers spar during first court hearing

Each lawyer claimed the other was attacking their client outside of court. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CphsKI6

Basketball: How a Kylie Minogue concert can deny NBL side Perth Wildcats home advantage

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Exclusive: As peace talks fail, Freestyle Chess threatens to take FIDE to court

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Making Hockey India League better: Reducing referee errors, making league more compact

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Victims of Philadelphia air ambulance crash named

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker also updated the list of injured to 22, with five still in hospital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h8AvI9n

Four dead in Russian strike on Kursk school, Ukraine says

The Ukrainian army said four people were killed and dozens injured in the Kursk region. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3HJMBCg

Gukesh vs Praggnanandhaa for Tata Steel chess title after night of glorious sacs, dramatic draws, and Arjun Erigaisi’s turnaround

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‘This was Jugi’s Olympics’: Jugraj Singh the hero as Bengal Tigers clinch Hockey India League crown on a night of drag flicks

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Trump says he ordered air strikes on Islamic State group in Somalia

Trump says he ordered air strikes on a senior attack planner from the Islamic State group in Somalia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9hzeN1s

Hockey India League: As Hyderabad Toofans storm into final, young drag-flicker Amandeep Lakra comes of age

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Combative Trump takes aim at diversity policies after air tragedy

The president started as "consoler-in-chief" as he addressed the nation, but quickly pivoted into political blame, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KdNvo9n

Eight Israeli and Thai hostages released from Gaza

Three Israelis and five Thais were freed by Hamas amid chaotic scenes in Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/12fyFNw

Three military-run states leave West African bloc - what will change?

In a huge blow to Ecowas, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are leaving to forge ahead with their own group. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iX0yePo

Far-right vote on asylum rocks German parliament

Germany's Bundestag descends into recrimination after a "firewall" against working with the far-right cracks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hbp0iJA

DeepSeek: How China's 'AI heroes' overcame US curbs to stun Silicon Valley

How did a little-known Chinese start-up build a powerful new AI model despite restrictions? from BBC News https://ift.tt/2JP9AHc

Denmark to spend billions more on Arctic security

The move comes after President Donald Trump said he wants to acquire Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lFb2JMC

Trump to sign order eliminating DEI from military

The president also will reinstate US servicemembers who were discharged for refusing Covid vaccines. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0BGk6Rv

S Korean president charged with insurrection over martial law attempt

The unprecedented indictment means the South Korean president faces decades in prison if convicted. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aQJ71oA

Gukesh vs Praggnanandhaa ends in draw at Tata Steel Chess after some mind games

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Women’s HIL final: Rutuja Dadaso Pisal emerges unlikely hero as Odisha Warriors beat Soorma Hockey Club

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Pete Hegseth confirmed as US defence secretary in tie-breaking vote

The one-time Fox News television host and combat veteran was narrowly confirmed in the Senate late on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cVMxG2h

Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 72 gives India nervy win in slugfest

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IDF said bombed apartments were Hezbollah base - but most killed were civilians

The missile strike on a Lebanese apartment block targeting Hezbollah left mostly civilians dead, BBC finds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Rmioj98

Harry Brook blames smog in Kolkata for England team’s spin troubles

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Magnus Carlsen on Arjun Erigaisi’s troubles: ‘(Has) become little bit mental.. but we shouldn’t read too much into it’

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Meta denies forcing users to follow Trump accounts

The Facebook and Instagram owner says the official profiles were updated to reflect the new position holders. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V6lzKuD

Does China 'operate' Panama Canal like Trump says?

The US president says the US should "take back" the famous waterway because China runs it now. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zqHbUZE

Boxing association asks president Donald Trump to ‘look into’ sport’s exclusion from Los Angeles Olympics 2028

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In Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi and Axar Patel, India find a new spin template in T20s

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Deadly fire at Turkey ski resort hotel

At least 66 people have died and 32 were injured in a fire at a ski resort hotel in the city of Bolu. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2CSH4ew

Arjun Erigaisi stays winless at Tata Steel after blunders vs Fedoseev

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US trades Taliban prisoner for two American detainees

Two Americans held by the Taliban were exchanged for an Afghan imprisoned in the US on narco-terrorism charges. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FC0Hf3t

Arjun Erigaisi loses to Praggnanandhaa to stay winless at Wijk aan Zee since 2022

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Virat Kohli to play Ranji Trophy game for Delhi against Railways

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'I came back to life,' says freed British-Israeli hostage

The 28-year-old is among the first three people to be released from captivity in Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wZ7C9qj

Watch: Three freed Israeli hostages arrive in Israel

Doron Steinbrecher, 31, Emily Damari, 28, and Romi Gonen, 24, were seen getting out of a Red Cross vehicle, in footage released by the Israeli Defense Forces. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fZr3DUy

Classy Smaran’s stroke-filled century leads Karnataka to Vijay Hazare title

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'People were flying' after ski lift failed - eyewitness

At least 30 people have been injured when a ski lift failed in northern Spain, 17 of them seriously. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ubKEFZ8

Denis Law, Manchester United and Scotland football great, dies at 84

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India Open: Sindhu left disappointed by quarterfinal defeat against Tunjung, but shows promise on return to action

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Russia and Iran move to strengthen military ties

The two countries sign a 20-year treaty covering areas ranging from defence and technology to energy and trade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ciNrHOX

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Karun Nair gives selectors more food for thought as Vidarbha thrash Maharashtra to enter final

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Ghanaian music legend who founded Afro-rock band Osibisa dies

Osibisa was one of the first African bands to gain international recognition, in the 1970s. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ulxKcXt

Watch: Huge clouds of water and fire retardant dumped on LA wildfires

Fire crews have been dropping water and fire retardant on blazes around Los Angeles since last week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XC9PmuW

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Why Devdutt Padikkal is best suited for the 50-over format

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Five takeaways from Trump defence pick Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing

For more than four hours, Hegseth faced questions about his ability to run the defence department, including its three million employees and massive budget. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7tdMIfD

US to remove Cuba from state sponsors of terror list

President Biden moves to reverse the designation introduced by Donald Trump before he returns to office. from BBC News https://ift.tt/53VtHcW

India’s Paris Olympics winners, including star shooters, complain about discoloured medals, want them replaced

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Ghana to investigate controversial $400m cathedral project

Critics say the money could be put to better use in at a time when the country is struggling economically. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qXCgMlb

Canada the 51st US state? Trudeau says 'not going to happen'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canadians are "very, very proud of being Canadian". from BBC News https://ift.tt/82PyLaU

Austrian woman kidnapped by unknown assailants in Niger

The woman has lived in Niger for over two decades and is a fixture in her community, reports say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vKNYDMQ

Women’s Hockey India League: Dutch star Yibbi Jansen justifies top billing as Odisha Warriors blank Delhi SG Pipers

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As winds pick up, LA firefighters desperately battle to contain monster inferno

The Palisades blaze is threatening Brentwood, one of the most affluent enclaves of America's second-biggest city. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7vxIbXG

Jack Smith resigns from Justice Department

His exit comes amid a dispute over his report into Donald Trump's handling of classified documents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yuoOkBv

Dozens injured after Strasbourg tram collision

Two trams collide at the French city's main train station, a prefecture spokesperson says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pmJawHl

Hockey India League: UP Rudras return to winning ways, Harmanpreet limps off in Soorma Hockey club’s shootout defeat

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Passengers evacuate plane on snowy tarmac amid storm

The Delta flight, with more than 200 passengers on board, was suspended shortly after takeoff due to engine issues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1SlACju

Hockey India League: Rupinder Pal Singh’s missed stroke proves costly as TN Dragons beat Bengal Tigers to climb top

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Gaza war death toll could be significantly higher, researchers say

A study in The Lancet suggests Gaza ministry of health figures over a nine-month period might be too low. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ADUBrQ8

Residents return to burned homes as LA fires rage on

Families are assessing the damage to their properties and communities as some of the fires are 0% contained. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mBUEjQX

Danes struggle with response to Trump Greenland threat

Copenhagen's grey winter skies match the mood among politicians and business leaders in the face of a crisis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oXD1nKq

Malaysia Open badminton: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty enter last 8 as they continue to chart way back from Olympics disappointment

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Jailed Belarus opposition figure seen for first time in months

Viktor Babaryko was arrested in 2020 after challenging authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko at the polls. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6TLNXj9

BBC reporter surrounded by LA fire destruction

Emma Vardy assesses the damage along Pacific Coast Highway, as winds continue to worsen the fires in the area. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7ROMAgt

Explosive fertiliser in Ivory Coast harbour nothing to fear, officials say

Abidjan residents and environmentalists raise concerns after part of the same shipment was dumped in the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4UEvVrn

Teen prodigy Anahat Singh clinches U17 British Open squash title

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Trump threatens "very high" tariffs on Denmark over Greenland

Donald Trump also vows to change the Gulf of Mexico's name and repeats promises to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ya8evci

Trump asks court to postpone sentencing ahead of inauguration

Trump's lawyers said they would appeal the decision as sentencing in his New York criminal case looms from BBC News https://ift.tt/oGtqE7A

Why the Trudeau era has come to an end now

A self-described fighter, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ignored calls for him to step down - until he couldn't. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WgAc9ez

‘I don’t think we are a well-oiled machine’: Temba Bavuma after South Africa defeat Pakistan in 2nd Test

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New Orleans attacker wore Meta smart glasses - what else do we know?

He placed explosives in the area before changing clothes and driving into pedestrians. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9g8qkix

WATCH: Babar Azam loses cool after SA pacer Wiaan Mulder hits his foot with wild throw in Cape Town Test

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Watch: Michael J Fox, Bono and Anna Wintour awarded Medal of Freedom

President Joe Biden gave the US's highest civilian honour to 19 people, including Denzel Washington and Hillary Clinton. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hcJS2uK

Hockey India League: Bengal Tigers maintain two 100 percent records – three wins out of three, all 9 goals scored by Indians

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MUN vs LIV: Arne Slot didn’t make wholesale changes at Liverpool and it’s working

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China's overqualified youth taking jobs as drivers, labourers and film extras

With high youth unemployment rates, Chinese graduates are resorting to working as waiters, cleaners and movie extras. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kDZuBIN

India vs Australia LIVE Cricket Score, 5th Test Day 2: Bumrah-Konstas showdown in focus; AUS 9/1

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Trump to be sentenced over hush money case but judge signals no jail time

The judge in the case said he would not sentence Trump to jail time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AyVc5m1

Hockey India League: Harmanpreet Singh has an off night as impressive UP Rudras lay down an early marker with 3-0 win

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What CCTV and social media videos reveal about New Orleans attack

BBC Verify’s Jake Horton looks at how the attack in New Orleans unfolded. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s2eDZGO

Manhunt after mass shooting in Montenegro

Police search for a gunman who killed ten people including two children in the south of the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TtahA0n

One killed as cybertruck explodes at Trump Las Vegas hotel

The driver was killed and seven people were injured in the explosion, police said without naming any suspects. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wn6rsGR

What we know about the New Orleans attacker

The man who drove into a large crowd in the French Quarter was identified as Shamsud Din Jabbar, a US citizen and Army veteran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hsNzb79

R Vaishali claims bronze at World Blitz Championship to cap stellar year for Indian women in chess

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